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💉 Why Some Drugs Are Given by IV, Not Pill

Speed and absorption — the two reasons bypass your stomach.

Why Pills Need Time To Work

  • When you swallow a pill, it travels to your stomach and intestines.
  • Your body must break the medication down before it enters your bloodstream.
  • This process is called **absorption**, and it takes time.
  • An **IV**, or intravenous line, delivers medicine directly into your vein so it starts working immediately.
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